Ground Talk: Managing Challenging Sites and New Regulations in Ontario

Schedule

Thu Mar 05 2026 at 08:30 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Pearson Convention Centre | Brampton, ON

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Short course on challenging sites in Ontario: excess soil, seismic updates, and ground improvement strategies
About this Event

Join us for a practical short course on managing challenging sites and navigating new regulations in Ontario. From excess soil strategies to seismic code updates, hear multiple perspectives: structural, owner, and public sector, and explore how ground improvement enables resilient, cost-effective infrastructure.

Includes 4 CPD credits with a certificate of completion recognized by Professional Engineers Ontario


AGENDA

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Opening remarks

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Strategies for balancing the Excess soil

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Ground Improvement from the Structural Perspective

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM: Coffee Break

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Understanding the New Seismic Code Requirements

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Ground Improvement from the Owner's Perspective

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Resilient Infrastructure Development (Lancaster Project Presentation) 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM: Innovation & Sustainability Panel Discussion - Panel Discussion

  • | MJMA Architecture & Design
  • | Pomerleau
  • | Blackwell
  • | Menard Canada

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Closing remarks

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Networking After Hours


Who should attend

· Structural Engineers

· Geotechnical and Civil Consulting Engineers

· Geotechnical Field Professionals

· Geotechnical Contractors

· Civil Engineering Students


Notes

This event is not for profit and sponsored by Menard Canada to keep the costs low. Lunch included & Parking provided.

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Where is it happening?

Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton, Canada

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Tickets

CAD 102.04 to CAD 169.13

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